Thread: Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?

Originally Posted by akaroa1

@Allizdog I'm just about to start that experiment with a Contender 6.8 SPC barrel I have test fired at 23" and now cut and crowned to 18.5"
I have pre and post cut velicities with 2 different factory 110 grain ammunitions
Have Speer Gold Dot 90 grain projectiles as my first chosen deer shooting option
And three different on hand powders to have a play with

This might not be quite the same scenario because I'm going light, fast and short !

Speaking of which I modeled Reloader 7 last night, its going to be spot on if you can get it to shoot well